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The Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Mbah, yesterday, led other creme de la creme of the society to grace the burial ceremony of late Mrs. Ezinne Onuzuluike Okolie, the earthly mother of Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, the Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. Other dignitaries at the ceremony include the…
Labour unions across Nigeria have expressed outrage following the federal government’s proposal of a new minimum wage set at N48,000 for workers nationwide. The contentious proposal was presented during a tripartite committee meeting resumed on Wednesday, May 15, but was swiftly rejected by labour leaders in attendance. Sources reveal that representatives from the Nigeria Labour…
In the wake of the tragic killings of two police officers in Enugu State, Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has taken decisive action by placing a N10 million bounty on the heads of the perpetrators. Addressing reporters after a State Security Council meeting at Government House, Enugu, Governor Mbah reiterated his commitment to utilizing all available…
In a decisive move aimed at combatting the menace of drug trafficking, the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill that imposes the death penalty on individuals found guilty of trafficking hard drugs and other substances. The ruling, which came during a plenary session on Thursday, signifies a significant escalation in the country’s efforts to curb…
The Nigerian Army has reunited Lydia Simon, a Chibok schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014, with her family. Alongside her three children, Lydia was handed over to the Borno State Government by Major General Waidi Shuaibu, Theatre Commander of North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, at a ceremony held at the Mailmalari…
In a remarkable acknowledgment of academic excellence and international collaboration, Professor James Chukwuma Ogbonna, a distinguished microbiologist and former Deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Nigeria (UNN), is poised to receive a prestigious national honour from the Japanese government. He is the current and pioneer Vice-chancellor of State University of Medical and Applied Sciences in…
After a two-week absence, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has returned to the nation’s capital, Abuja, amid speculation and anticipation. The President’s arrival at the Aso Rock Villa, his official residence, early Wednesday morning marked the end of his overseas engagements, as reported by PUNCH Online. Tinubu’s return was eagerly awaited, especially after his Special Adviser…
There is an uneasy calm at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, following the unveiling of a plot by the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Charles Igwe, to allegedly impose his choice candidate, Professor Romanus Ezeokonkwo, as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University.
In a recent interview with Channels Television, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo challenged the notion that raising the minimum wage for public employees would exacerbate inflationary pressures. Osifo argued that the significant increase in revenue allotment to states since May 2023 provides a solid justification for hiking the minimum wage. Osifo pointed out…
NLC President Calls for N615k Living Wage Amidst FG’s Pay Rise Controversy Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has criticized the Federal Government’s recent approval of a 35% pay increase for civil servants, describing it as “mischievous.” Ajaero insists that a living wage of N615,000 is more appropriate for workers. During an…